Ferdinand Buisson
Ferdinand Buisson (1841-1933) was a prominent French educational reformer and politician known for his advocacy of secular education and the separation of church and state. A key figure in the development of the French public school system, Buisson played a crucial role in promoting the principles of laïcité, which are foundational to the French Republic. He served as a member of the French National Assembly and was instrumental in the passage of the 1905 law that established the separation of church and state. Buisson's efforts in education and politics were aimed at ensuring that the moral and civic education of citizens was independent of religious influence, thus laying the groundwork for a secular society in France.
Born on Dec 20, 1841 (183 years old)
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Ferdinand Buisson summarized that the IIIe République 'distinguishes, separates and frees from the narrow tutelage of the Catholic Church' the functions of public life.
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